An Air India pilot denied shutting off the engines seconds before the 787 crashed shortly after takeoff, as a preliminary report revealed both engines lost fuel supply almost simultaneously. The investigation is focusing on a potential issue with the fuel control switch, with 229 of the 230 passengers and 19 people on the ground killed in the disaster.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: A preliminary investigation into the crash of Air India Flight 171 revealed that both engines lost fuel supply moments after takeoff, leading to the disaster that killed nearly all passengers on board and raised questions about potential pilot error and maintenance issues.
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